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Introduction

This guide covers the replacement of the display on the HP EliteBook Folio G1.

The display provides the visual output for your laptop, showing all on-screen content. If your screen is cracked, flickering, discolored, or not displaying any image, the display assembly may be defective and require replacement.

Refer to this troubleshooting page before replacing the display to verify that a replacement is required.

Following this guide will help you safely and effectively replace the display to restore clear and reliable visual performance.

What you need

Step 1 Back Case

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Shut down the laptop completely and close the lid.

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Step 2

Turn the laptop upside down so the bottom panel is facing up.
Position the device so the QR code and text details are readable and facing you.

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Step 3

Remove the eight 3.0 mm screws securing the back case using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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Step 4

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Insert a plastic opening tool or spudger into the seam between the bottom cover and the chassis.
Gently pry around the edges to release the retaining clips.
Carefully lift the back cover up and away from the laptop.

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Step 5 Solid State Drive

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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the one 3.0 mm screw securing the solid state drive.

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Step 6

Carefully lift the storage drive and slide it to the right to remove it.

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Step 7 Audio Jack Port

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Use an opening tool or your fingernail to carefully lift the small locking flap on the audio board cable connector.

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Step 8

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Gently pull the ribbon cable straight out of the connector to disconnect the audio board from the motherboard.

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Step 9

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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 3.0 mm screws securing the audio board to the chassis.

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Step 10

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Avoid bending or twisting the board, as it and the connectors are fragile.
Use a opening tool to gently lift the audio board straight upward from its seated position.

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Step 11 Speakers

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The cable is extremely fragile. Handle it carefully to avoid damage.
Locate the speaker cable connecting to the motherboard on the top right and carefully pull down to remove.

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Step 12

Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 3.0 mm screws securing the speakers.

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Step 13

Detach the tape that holds the cables from the battery and touchpad.

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Step 14

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Insert an opening tool under the speaker and gently lift it out of its slot.

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Step 15 Battery

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Remove the six 3.0 mm screws securing the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the two 3.0 mm screws securing the battery using a JIS #000 screwdriver.

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